Director of Finance

Director Of FinanceMontgomery County Public Schools, Virginia, is looking for an innovative and dedicated leader to serve as our Director of Finance. This is a 12-month position.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Finance will assist the Superintendent or designee effectively in providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, giving particular attention to the functions of budgeting, business operations, payroll, and food services.Duties/ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are representative of the position. They are not intended to be all-inclusive.Assumes responsibility for budget development and administration and long-range financial planning through the superintendent or designeeAdministers, through the supervisor of food services, the cafeteria services, and the school lunch programEstablishes and supervises a program of accounting and reporting for the financial affairs of the divisionReviews and makes recommendations to the superintendent or designee for all grant proposals originating in the divisionInterprets the business area of educational programs to the community at large through the superintendent or designeeAssumes responsibility for an accounting procedure adequate to record in detail all money and credit transactions through the superintendent or designeeActs as fiscal officer of the school divisionApproves and processes all requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with the budgetAssists in recruiting, screening, hiring, assigning, supervising, and evaluating personnel for positions in the offices under their jurisdictionCompiles necessary statistical data for the preparation of the fiscal budget Acts as advisor to the superintendent or designee on the school budget and all other business and financial questionsPrepares financial reports as required by state and federal agencies having jurisdiction over public school fundsCompletes applications for state and federal funds through the superintendent or designeeFurnishes bond in such form and amount as shall be determined from time to time by the board, the cost of which will be assumed by the divisionNegotiates, in conjunction with the superintendent or designee, contracts involving special programsObtains and studies comparative prices and quotations in conjunction with the purchasing agentPrepares fiscal reports related to employee taxes, insurance, retirement, and other welfare benefitsProvides for audit of all accountsKeeps the superintendent informed of laws, regulations, and rulings affecting the school division through the superintendent or designeeSeeks ways and means of continually improving and implementing the fiscal services of the total school programTakes an active role and participates in appropriate local, state, and national professional meetingsPrepares drafts of needed board policies and administrative rules for the superintendent's review and action through the superintendent or designeeMaintains liaison with social, professional, civic, volunteer, and other community agencies and groups having an interest in the schoolsConfers with other division directors on matters of concernAttends School Board meetings and prepares such reports for the School Board as the superintendent or designee requestsDirects the system's insurance program through the purchasing agent Prepares cost studies on school operationsAssists staff members in securing funds available for school operation and claiming reimbursement for funds due to the school systemAssists principals and teachers in the management of school internal accountingMaintains all financial records and related administrative activity pertaining to the school building programAssists in the pupil accounting and school census responsibilitiesProvides monthly updates to the School Board and Superintendent on the status and performance of the annual budget.Oversees and maintains budget oversightLeads finance committee comprised of School Board office and community membersPerforms such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the superintendent or designeeMinimum QualificationsMaster's degree or higher (bachelor's plus C.P.A., or other advanced certification) in accounting or related fieldEight or more years of financial management of budgets totaling 50 million or moreExperience in fund accountingExperience in or knowledge of program budgeting (development and implementation)Experience in the management of a total business functionExperience in financial projects (revenue and expenditures)Knowledge of and experience in business insuranceAbility to maintain an unquestionable degree of integrity and confidentialityProven history of success in each of the areas listed abovePreferred QualificationsKnowledge or experience in school division financeSalary$124,800.00 - $218,837.56 annually, with benefits; commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start dateFLSAExemptBenefitsAnthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverageAmeritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lensesDelta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and familiesCarilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their familiesGenerous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more. DateOpen until filledEEO StatementThe Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social servicesThe following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073(540) 382-5100